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President Schmidt hosted his fifth town meeting where he discussed RPI’s bicentennial, enrollment, the state of higher education and more.

The Executive Board approved the October 2024 revision of the Rensselaer Union Guidelines and Procedures, upon approval of signage policy by the Student Senate. Changes include a concrete Union signage policy, a clear, public link for new form interest, an increased reimbursement for gas, and various small items. Additionally, Google Developer Groups on Campus at RPI became Union Affiliated, and a few other clubs’ motions passed.

As a musical fan since childhood, Associate Editorial/Opinion Editor Eurydice Molina ’27 strongly believes everyone should listen to Jesus Christ Superstar. It’s a rock musical that retells the story of Jesus Christ that takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions from beginning to end.

Rensselaer falls in a high scoring game against Union College, losing 3-6 on Friday night.

A traffic report was presented by Dominick Celeste ’25 on needed civil improvements to the RPI campus, and a new committee was made to investigate the strangely small class size of the Class of ’28.

Editorial/Opinion Coordinator Kyra Ancone ’27 talks about her appreciation of worms.

Rensselaer’s Blackout game against Dartmouth saw them rise to a 3-1 victory in their Friday faceoff.

RPI League of Legends receives a significantly reduced subsidy. Funding is approved for additional equipment and winter practice space for Pickleball Club.

In the second installment of book matches, here are two classic mystery novel recommendations for this Halloween season.

Associate News Editor Meher Randeria ’28 presents an opinion on why the Nobel Prizes are deviating from their purpose and how they could, and should, evolve.

Associate Sports Editor Siddarth Nandakishore ’28 discusses why Monk is an underrated classic of the 2000s.

Rensselaer brought the Eagles to overtime twice this weekend but failed to claim victory both times.

Once the pivotal decision to renovate Rathskeller this past summer, Thunder Mountain Curry has sparked up a new era full of opportunity, excitement, and good food. Owner Mike Gordon gives updates on Thunder Mountain Curry’s journey thus far and plans for the future.

RPI Players and Duly Noted put on a performance of “Fear: A Cabaret” at the Chapel + Cultural Center on Friday, October 18th.

The Class of 2028 has elected its representatives. Alondra Correa Valderrain ’28 was elected class president and Lauren Antao ’28 was elected as class vice president.

The Engineers came back in the second half of their game Saturday to beat St. Lawrence 34-10.

In a nail-biting game, Rensselaer broke a third period tie-up to win a 2-1 victory over Syracuse.

Associate Composing Editor Ryan Gibeau ’26 explains how changes to our zoning codes would help lead to a more livable country.

Associate Features Editor Mary O’Brien ’28 explains why My Lady Jane is the perfect weekend binge with its retelling of Lady Jane Grey’s nine-day reign of England.

Reports were presented about the Mueller Center smoke and the great success of the Course Materials Value Pack program for students.

The Student Senate amended its bylaws to allow for formal inquiries into areas concerning the Union membership or Union affairs. They also passed a new election policy to improve the creation of opportunities for Student Workers to poll sit and clarify how the technology used for elections should be used.

The Elections Commission had their latest amendments to the Freshmen Elections Handbook approved three weeks before campaigning was set to begin.

RPI Cricket club became a Union-recognized club. A motion to reserve the McNeil Room on Friday for a concert was approved.

Associate News Editor Meher Randeria ’28 presents an opinion on why having choice is an amazing thing.

UPAC Concerts presents Dogpark, a local alternative indie band, this past Friday in the Union.

Rensselaer showcased an impressive drone light show, utilizing 750 drones to celebrate its bicentennial.

After a heartbreaking loss in overtime the previous night, the Engineers rallied in convincing fashion, dominating Sacred Heart University on Saturday with a 4-0 blowout.

Despite numerous requests for an explanation, RPI has remained silent on why the drop deadline was moved up from being eight weeks into the semester to only two. The change was meant with almost universal disdain.

Student Senate withdraws motion to take action on elections and revisits discussion on indictment of the formal Grand Marshal. Jacob Lorelli ’25 was elected for Elections Commission Chair. Senate confirmed Executive Board positions for Quinn Heskett ’28 as Member-at-Large Representative and James Baker ’28 as Club and Organization Representative.

The Executive Board has established a special committee to determine the feasibility of both extending the Union’s hours and implementing a 24-hour Union. RPI Model Aircraft Club received a starter budget. The Pakistani Students Association, Capoeira, and Red Zone clubs were sunset, the Students Veterans Association was set as Dormant, and Sole Survivors was placed on probation.

The intense two-game weekend featured a third period heartbreaker on Friday and a 2-0 comeback on Saturday for the Engineers. Saturday’s game broke the team’s record for their single most attended game at 1,553 fans.

A non-spoiler review of the videogame Black Myth: Wukong, discussing the major components of its design.

The members of The Polytechnic each list one book they find worthy of sharing amongst others.